Doctor Who: The Next Doctor
2008 Christmas Special
As Seen on BBC America
Christmas Eve, 1851, and the Cybermen stalk the snow of Victorian London. When the Doctor arrives and starts to investigate a spate of mysterious deaths, he's surprised to meet another Doctor and soon, the two must combine forces to defeat the ruthless Miss Hartigan. But are two Doctors enough to stop the rise of the CyberKing?
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Adequate but not my Favourite Christmas Special - Gregg
The “Next Doctor” while perhaps an adequate episode, is for me the least effective and the least memorable of the “Doctor Who” Christmas specials.
The story has a familiar Christmas setting with shades of Dickens, from the Victorian setting to the orphans and the work houses, but it doesn’t really seem to have the essence of the Christmas Spirit.
The performances overall are ok, David Morrisey is good as the next doctor but David Tennant is a little too subdued in my opinion.
The baddies for this episode just aren’t inspired, we have seen plenty of Cyberrmen by now and the new Cyber creatures really do look just like guys in suits (harkening back to the classic series). Perhaps the biggest flaw lies in the lead antagonist Miss Hartigan. Her motivations while possibly working well to define the character do very little for the story.
As with most of the specials that would make up the following season I really felt the lack of a companion affected the formula and chemistry of the show, there were some strong guest stars who sometimes filled the companion role to a lesser or greater degree but it wasn’t enough.
The “Next Doctor” seems to have all of the necessary ingredients to create a compelling episode but they just don’t add up to what they could have.A Hoot of a Who ! - simarddj
I have been watching Dr Who throughout the years though I do not consider myself a hard core fan. However, I must say that this special episode is really well done. The twisted storyline even had me guessing and it keeps you on the edge of your seat as to how it will turn out. Jolly good one that is.Good flick, great features - Gaucho
This is the first of the Tennant specials and it is a whopping success. Great idea, good fx, and brilliant dialogue. Set in the Dickens world, they make the most of their set and atmosphere.
But what is truly remarkable about this rental is the special features: Doctor Who at the Prom. Live at the Royal Albert, they showcase the soundtrack to the show. WIth lots of guests (including daleks and Martha Jones), they parade the show in front several British children. Seeing the kids reaction, you begin to get the sense on how big this show is over there. Priceless.
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Adequate but not my Favourite Christmas Special - Gregg
The “Next Doctor” while perhaps an adequate episode, is for me the least effective and the least memorable of the “Doctor Who” Christmas specials.
The story has a familiar Christmas setting with shades of Dickens, from the Victorian setting to the orphans ...A Hoot of a Who ! - simarddj
I have been watching Dr Who throughout the years though I do not consider myself a hard core fan. However, I must say that this special episode is really well done. The twisted storyline even had me guessing and it keeps you on the edge of your seat as to ...Good flick, great features - Gaucho
This is the first of the Tennant specials and it is a whopping success. Great idea, good fx, and brilliant dialogue. Set in the Dickens world, they make the most of their set and atmosphere.
But what is truly remarkable about this rental is the special ...